PGI 219.808-1 Sole source
Subsection DFARS Procedures, Guidance, and Information
Facts
- Citation
- PGI 219.808-1
- Type
- Subsection
- Supplements
- FAR 19.808-1 Sole source
- Text as of
- DFARS PGI Change May 7, 2026
- Official text
- acquisition.gov
Text from acquisition.gov. Federal Register history from the Federal Register's records of the rules that amended this subsection.
Text
For requirements processed under the PA cited in DFARS 219.800—
(1) The agency may negotiate directly with the 8(a) contractor. The contracting officer is responsible for initiating negotiations;
(2) The 8(a) contractor is responsible for negotiating within the time established by the contracting officer;
(3) If the 8(a) contractor does not negotiate within the established time and the agency cannot allow additional time, the contracting officer may, after notifying the SBA, proceed with the acquisition from other sources;
(4) If requested by the 8(a) contractor, the SBA may participate in negotiations; and
(5) SBA approval of the contract is not required.
Sections cited
- DFARS 219.800 General
Quick answers
What is PGI 219.808-1?
PGI 219.808-1 is a subsection of the DFARS Procedures, Guidance, and Information, titled "Sole source".
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